MARK ROBINS is set to name an unchanged line up as his Huddersfield side aim for a first three point haul at home this season.
If that happens it will be Robins 100th league victory as a manager.
Huddersfield performed well in their last match meaning that Oscar Gobern will likely have to settle for a place on the bench again with Oliver Norwood getting the nod.
Bournemouth come into the game off a good 1-0 victory over much fancied Wigan, however they lost their previous away match 6-1 at Watford.
It is usually always a good spectacle between these two sides who both like to play attacking football, i have a feeling we could be in for some goals this afternoon.
Vital Quotes:
“We played impressively last weekend and used the ball well. We did everything that we needed to do and the clean sheet was particularly pleasing.
“The players are enjoying what we are trying to do and they understand their roles and responsibilities,” he continued. “We will continue to try and tweak things and improve, but it is still early days. I want the players to continue in the same vein, but also try and step up a gear.
“It was good to see James (Vaughan) on the score sheet again as his good form continues, but I would like to see another name on the score sheet. We have got plenty of players within the squad who can score goals.
“We are looking forward to Saturday`s game because we are enjoying what we are doing.”
“Bournemouth are playing with plenty of confidence and have some momentum behind them,” said Mark. “They are a good side and Eddie (Howe) is a good manager; he has experience in this league. It will be an interesting and good game. They will provide a different threat to the one that Millwall posed.
“They try and do things the right way, but I don`t see it being an open, end to end game. It will come down to how we perform; we are at home and want to entertain the supporters.”
Huddersfield Town Team News:
Anton Robinson remains sidelined.
Keith Southern is nearing a return but remains a doubt.
Oscar Gobern will be hoping he can regain his place in the starting XI
Player to watch: James Vaughan
Vaughan has all of Town’s league goals this season, the striker is in red hot form – be warned corner flags!
Bournemouth Team News:
Charlie Daniels is doubtful and Matt Ritchie is also looking doubtful.
Josh McQuoid is likely to be back fit but Brett Pitman & Lewis Grabban expected to get the nod upfront.
Player to watch: Lewis Grabban
The striker has scored all 4 of Bournemouth’s league goals this season so far.
Match Facts & Stats
? Three points would make this Huddersfield’s best start to a season at this level since 1996.
? Bournemouth are aiming to win three of the first four matches of a second tier league season for the first time in their history.
? Bournemouth were trounced 6-1 in their last away game at Watford.
? Mark Robins is looking for his 100th league win as a manager.
? There have been 42 previous league matches between these clubs and 16 of them have finished all-square. Huddersfield have won 15, Bournemouth 11.
? Bournemouth are looking for a fourth game without defeat on Huddersfield soil having drawn the league and play-off fixture there in 2010/11, and having won their most recent visit 1-0 in December 2011
Match Prediction:
Huddersfield 2-1 Bournemouth
Next Fixtures:
Charlton (H) Capital One Cup 27/08/13
